Underwriter III- Real Estate Banking

PNC Bank • Pittsburgh, PA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Entity Finance Underwriter is responsible for performing comprehensive credit underwriting and portfolio management across complex entity-level real estate transactions, including private and institutional real estate funds, homebuilders, real estate operating companies (REOCs), and subscription/capital call facilities. This role applies advanced financial, structural, and risk analysis to assess borrower creditworthiness, evaluate repayment capacity, and structure transactions in alignment with internal credit policy, regulatory expectations, and market standards. Identify key credit risks and develop appropriate mitigants, including: Detailed financial analysis and projection review, Structural features (covenants, borrowing bases, advance rates), Investor eligibility and concentration limits (for subscription facilities), Assign and justify internal risk ratings (e.g., PD/LGD), Ensure consistency with policy and underwriting guidelines, Provide recommendations on deal structure, sizing, and terms to optimize risk-adjusted returns. PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals. PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Requirements

• Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role.
• Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.
• Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience.
• In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.
• Bachelors
• No Required Certification(s)
• No Required License(s)

Nice To Haves

• Credit Decisions
• Decision Making
• Financial Analysis
• Identifying Risks
• Process Improvements
• Results-Oriented
• Risk Assessments
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail
• Coaching Others
• Credit Analysis and Verification
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking
• Knowledge of Underwriting
• Managing Multiple Priorities
• Market Research
• Real Estate Development
• Real Estate Practice
• Real Estate Property Data Analysis
• Real Estate Sales Closings and Agreements
• Regulatory Environment - Financial Services

Responsibilities

• Works independently with little or no oversight.
• Prepares loan offerings for all types of transactions at any level of complexity or in management of a portfolio as assigned.
• Interacts with internal/external customers.
• Provides recommendations for credit structuring.
• Serves as subject matter expert for certain asset classes.
• Using independent judgment to identify risks and mitigants, prepares offerings and/or scorecards, such as risk ratings, by analyzing credit, collateral strength and financial worthiness of loan/transaction parties.
• If relevant, performs ongoing credit risk management for assigned portfolio.
• May coach and/or review the work of other underwriters and fill in for manager as required.
• Contacts internal/external customers and other parties as appropriate to gather information and to clarify inconsistent, incorrect or missing information.
• May perform relevant pre-approval and post-approval activities.
• Identifies and/or confirms all external regulatory requirements.
• Ensures internal policies/procedures are followed.
• Makes recommendations on credit decisions or makes credit decisions directly, as appropriate.
• Knowledge of IRS Code Section 42 and 47, equity structures and documentation, market research (including onsite inspections and market comp analysis), and 3rd party or external guidelines.

Benefits

• medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature)
• dental and vision options
• employee and spouse/child life insurance
• short and long-term disability protection
• 401(k) with PNC match
• pension and stock purchase plans
• dependent care reimbursement account
• back-up child/elder care
• adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement
• educational assistance, including select programs fully paid
• a robust wellness program with financial incentives
• maternity and/or parental leave
• up to 11 paid holidays each year
• 9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law
• between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior